American Respiratory Specialist, LLC
NPI 1154936193 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (idtf) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
American Respiratory Specialist, LLC is a Pulmonary Disease Physician organization in Hickory, NC (NPI 1154936193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154936193
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Russell Schweighardt, Manager(980) 829-7615
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,222 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Exercise-Induced Spasm of Lung Airways94617 | 330 | $82 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 330 | $32 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 315 | $36 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 315 | $41 |
| Test to Measure Largest Amount of Air Breathed in an Out94200 | 314 | $14 |
| Test to Measure Exhaled Air for Evaluation of Lung Function at Rest94690 | 311 | $44 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-15
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's NPI number?
- American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154936193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is American Respiratory Specialist, LLC?
- American Respiratory Specialist, LLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is American Respiratory Specialist, LLC located?
- American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 1345 Shirebourn, Hickory, NC 28602-8264.
- What is American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for American Respiratory Specialist, LLC is (980) 829-7615.
- Does American Respiratory Specialist, LLC accept Medicare?
- American Respiratory Specialist, LLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for American Respiratory Specialist, LLC?
- The authorized official listed on American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's NPPES record is Russell Schweighardt, Manager. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's NPI active?
- Yes — American Respiratory Specialist, LLC's NPI (1154936193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.